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The Big Leap

By: Gay Hendricks
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Most of us believe that we will finally feel satisfied and content with our lives when we get the good news we have been waiting for, find a healthy relationship, or achieve one of our personal goals. However, this rarely happens. Good fortune is often followed by negative emotions that overtake us and result in destructive behaviors. "I don't deserve this," "this is too good to be true," or any number of harmful thought patterns prevent us from experiencing the joy and satisfaction we have earned.

Sound familiar? This is what New York Times best-selling author Gay Hendricks calls the Upper Limit Problem, a negative emotional reaction that occurs when anything positive enters our lives. The Upper Limit Problem not only prevents happiness, but it actually stops us from achieving our goals. It is the ultimate life roadblock.

In The Big Leap, Hendricks reveals a simple yet comprehensive program for overcoming this barrier to happiness and fulfillment, presented in a way that engages both the mind and heart. Working closely with more than 1,000 extraordinary achievers in business and the arts, from rock stars to Fortune 500 executives, whose stories are featured in these pages, the book describes the four hidden fears that are at the root of the Upper Limit Problem.

The Big Leap delivers a proven method for first identifying which of these four fears prevents us from reaching our personal upper limit, and then breaking through that limitation to achieve what Hendricks refers to as our Zone of Genius. Hendricks provides a clear path for achieving our true potential and attaining not only financial success but also success in love and life.

©2009 Gay Hendricks (P)2009 HarperCollins Publishers

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Excellence in my ears.

If you could sum up The Big Leap in three words, what would they be?

Useful, actionable, life-changing.

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Big Leap?

Realizing it applies to me and my life. And also pretty much everyone else I know. We all can take a big leap.

What does Gay Hendricks bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you had only read the book?

His personal style is homely, and self-effacing. The story rolls out in a way that makes sense, and we're carried to that next level effortlessly.

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Loved it, and already highly recommended to others.

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Thanks alot

Definitely will listen it more times to make sure I will overcome any upper limit problems. Thanks Gay Hendricks for this wonderful book.

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amazing book very good read

love this makes so much sence really helps with alot of things thank you so much

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Amazing audio!

the content and the way it was presented were both incredible! well worth listening to for anyone!

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Life changing

Number 4 Hidden Barrier hit me so hard. I am now ready to truly live

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A practical and uplifting book. Love it!

A practical and uplifting book. Love it!
One of the books that I'm sure to revisit many times.

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Loved it

Relevant and heartfelt. I recommend this book to anyone curious about expanding their contribution to life whether you are just discovering your path, well on the way or looking for a new trail.

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Pure gold!

I can’t believe I didn’t come across this book earlier. It’s pure gold! I highly recommend it to anyone who wants to live life to its fullest potential!

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A great listen!

I didn't get into the paperback book but the Audible version is brilliant! Thank you!

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Essential reading but one of many

Would you recommend The Big Leap to your friends? Why or why not?

Yes, I think it is important for everyone to hear that happiness all the time is possible, that success in one area does not have to place limitations on other.

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I am glad that this book got recommended to me. It was easy to get through and contain a few real gems. I really needed to hear that it is ok to be crazy successful. It didn't have any easy to follow tools though. Yes, I understand and agree that there is no reason to sabotage ourselves all the time things go great, but how do I stop myself from doing it?? I have to keep searching.

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